Football: Angry Rhuddlan Town FC exit cup

A HOTLY disputed decision may have been the difference between Rhuddlan pulling off an upset and losing against big-spending Glantraeth in the North Wales Intermediate Cup at Pengwern College on Saturday.

A HOTLY disputed decision may have been the difference between Rhuddlan pulling off an upset and losing against big-spending Glantraeth in the North Wales Intermediate Cup at Pengwern College on Saturday.

Glantraeth took a 24th minute lead after a cheap free-kick was conceded by Town on the edge of their box.

The resulting strike was parried out by the keeper and Jamie Roberts was first to react to open the scoring.

Then on the half-hour mark came a controversial decision when Mike Roose was hauled down in what looked to be inside the area.

However, only a free-kick was given even though the markings in the pitch clearly indicated the tackle was made well inside the box.

The second half started with Town on top but the mis-control of the ball during a home attack led to a quick counter by Glan from which Ricky Owen brilliantly headed home.

Again Rhuddlan pushed to get into the game and Damo Ketley got his third in three matches to make it 2-1, but further pressure brought no reward and the Denbighshire side exited the competition..